GESA: Gastroenterological Society of Australia

GESA is delighted to share that long-standing GESA member, Professor Finlay Macrae AO has been inducted into the Royal Melbourne Hospital Research Hall of Fame, recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research. Congratulations Professor Finlay Macrae AO. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/VfjSr

In partnership with the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) the Victorian Government, Melbourne Convention Bureau and Business Events Australia, the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is delighted to share that it will host the World Congress of Gastroenterology, to be jointly held with Australian Gastroenterology Week, in 2025. WCOG@AGW25 will be held from Saturday, September 20 to Monday September 22, 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. WCOG@AGW25 is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from Australia and around the world, cementing Melbourne, and Australia as a pivotal city and region in advancing the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gTDxEYQk Read the Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and the Victorian Premier's Press Release here https://shorturl.at/jlkRX #WCOG@AGW25 #gastroenterology #hepatology #conference #event #MCEC Photo Credit: Melbourne Convention Bureau

The GESA Luminal Faculty is pleased to present the inaugural Sydney Luminal Dinner, which will be held on November 19, 2024. Complimentary for GESA members, this event will feature two outstanding speakers, including Melbourne-based gastroenterologist Dr. Chamara Basnayake and Sydney-based gastroenterologist Dr. Calvin Park. Limited places are available, register here: https://shorturl.at/RLDac #event #luminal #gastroenterology

The Paediatric Faculty of GESA presents the Paediatric Liver Disease Webinar. Wednesday, October 16, from 7.00 PM (AEDT). Featuring talks from Paediatric Gastroenterologists Dr. Susan Siew on Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis & Dr. Liz Bannister on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Children. Free to attend, register here https://shorturl.at/fh0fZ

Limited places remain for the Train the Colonoscopist Trainer Workshop, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia from October 24-25. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/4eXCUUu and to register. #training #gastroenterology #colonoscopy

The annual Gut School and Young GESA weekend is always a popular event on the GESA calendar. Save the date for November 15-17, 2024 (Brisbane). To find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/4eyJocF #younggesa #gutschool #gastroenterology

GESA has published the first Australian consensus statement for managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in primary care. With 21 evidence-based recommendations, this new resource guides healthcare professionals in diagnosing liver disease, assessing comorbidities, and determining referral pathways for specialist care. Thank you to our expert contributors, including co-chairs Leon Adams and Jacob George, for their dedicated work on this crucial clinical resource. Read more: GESA MAFLD Consensus Statement, https://bit.ly/3Bzgxqe #LiverHealth #PrimaryCare #MAFLD #GESA 

It's hard to believe that Gut Centre finished more than six weeks ago. Held in Alice Springs from August 13-16, Gut Centre was a four-day, three-evening educational and training program, that brought together specialists and experts from Alice Springs and from across Australia to share knowledge, learn, collaborate, and network. Watch the video below to see what Gut Centre was all about. Gut Centre Fast Facts: Two venues Four days 30 day sessions 12 evening lectures Over 1000 engagements (national and international) Thanks to the Program Convenors, Alice Springs Hospital, The DoubleTree by Hilton, and all attendees and organising staff who made this possible. See the Gut Centre website here https://shorturl.at/fJur6

As the curtains soon draw on what's been an outstanding #AGW24, we acknowledge the many people who have helped shape this year's event. The size of the village it takes to produce AGW is enormous, and couldn't be done without the dedicated support of the Program Committtee, industry, members, delegates and the organising team. Some key highlights of #AGW24 include: two venues, 2000+ delegates, 55+ exhibitors, 40 sessions, 260+ speakers and 6 social events. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement on #AGW25.

#AGW24 day two caps off with the ever-popular GESA GENCA Gala Ball. Bring your dancing shoes and your best Black and White themed attire. This is one dinner not to be missed. 7.30 PM start in the Panorama Room, Adelaide Convention Centre.